Is this you?

• Passionate about supporting young people in the community?
• Want to join a values based, supportive and impactful organisation?
• Ready to make an impact from day one?

At ACSO, we look for people who believe in second chances, who share our values and are passionate about supporting clients in the community. If this sounds like you, read on!

About Us

The Australian Community Support Organisation (ACSO) is a vibrant, values driven NFP, focused on partnering with Government and the community to co-design services that create real social change. We are an organisation with a bold vision to create a safe and inclusive community where prison truly is the last resort. Our purpose is to strengthen the wellbeing of our communities by advocating for and delivering services which divert people away from the justice system.

About the program and the role

The Youth Outreach Recovery Service (YORS) supports young people (16-25 years) who are experiencing mental health symptoms and other complex needs across Loddon Mallee who require psychosocial outreach support pre- and post- entry to a Youth Residential Rehabilitation (YRR) service, or as an alternative to a YRR placement.

The Youth Psychosocial Recovery Worker will work closely alongside client care teams (including, Mental Health services, Youth services, Primary Health services) where these are in place to support a collaborative approach to recovery. In the absence of existing care teams, the Youth Outreach Recovery Service Worker will facilitate appropriate referrals to address the young persons' needs.

The role requires the ability to assertively engage young people through a trauma-informed, recovery-based approach. While services are delivered predominantly by outreach and telehealth, other methods of engagement will be employed as preferred by the young person. In addition to providing outreach to a caseload of young people, the Youth Psychosocial Recovery Worker may deliver Bridging, Brief Interventions, and group interventions to those awaiting allocation to the service.

What we're looking for

• Minimum Diploma level qualification in a health or behaviour related field (e.g. Community Services, Mental Health, Youth, etc.) and a minimum of 1-year experience in the provision of recovery-oriented supports; or the equivalent experience and qualifications.
• Demonstrated work experience in the provision of age and developmentally appropriate recovery-oriented supports.
• Demonstrated experience working collaboratively with families, care teams and other support networks.
• Experience in the identification and management of client risk.
• Well-developed interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to negotiate, liaise and consult with young people and a wide range of staff in both government and non-government organisations.
• The ability to work autonomously and as part of a team in a multi-disciplinary environment.
• Dual disability and dual diagnosis competence are desirable
• Demonstrated capacity to work flexibly, possessing the ability to manage competing demands, and able to effectively set boundaries and limits where required
• Ability to act appropriately in a crisis and seek support from line management in line with organisational policies and procedures.

What ACSO can offer you

• Part-time 0.5 FTE (19 hours per week) fixed term position until 30 June 2022, with the potential for increased hours for the right candidate. To be located out of Mildura / Swan Hill
• $66,100 full-time base salary + 10% superannuation + NFP salary packaging options (more after tax $ in your pocket!)
• Paid parental leave (14 weeks)
• 17.5% annual leave loading
• Learning and development opportunities
• Wellbeing initiatives such as free flu vaccines, Employee Assistance Program and Reward and Recognition Program
• Phone, laptop, and provisions to help you set up for success
• Flexible working arrangements
• Dedicated inclusion and diversity initiatives to support employees from all backgrounds and dispositions, including specialised leave for cultural ceremonies or gender affirmation.

How to Apply

If you think you'd be a great fit - we'd love to hear from you!

To apply and view the position description (PD), please visit our careers website (REQN-191), and provide a copy of your resume, a brief covering letter and a document outlining responses to the selection criteria found in the PD.

ACSO is committed to maintaining a working environment that is safe and minimises risk to the health and wellbeing of all employees, clients, contractors, volunteers, and representatives. ACSO's new employees will be required to be double vaccinated against COVID-19. All ACSO preferred candidates are required to provide proof of their vaccination status, prior to offers of employment being made.

Please note, as ACSO is an NDIS provider, the successful candidate must hold an NDIS Worker Screening Check Clearance and WWCC before they commence employment in this position.

Please contact Sarah Skate, YORS Team Leader, on 0499 202 679 to learn more about this position.

Applications will be reviewed as they are received.

ACSO proudly acknowledges Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people as Australia's first peoples and pay respect to their rich culture, lores, customs and elders past and present. We strongly embrace the spirit of reconciliation and continue working towards ensuring an equal voice of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, particularly those who have been touched by the justice system.

The Australian Community Support Organisation embraces diversity within its workforce and encourages applications from appropriately qualified and skilled people regardless of their background. All suitable applicants for this role will be considered regardless of age, ability, race, gender expression, sex, cultural background, spiritual beliefs or lived experience.